Posts Tagged ‘Travel’

Built NY offers laptop Sleeves that offer protection without bulk. They fit into backpacks, totes, or luggage. They’re easy to travel with, and most importantly, the checkpoint friendly design lets you go through airport security with the laptop inside the sleeve. BUILT neoprene sleeves are designed to fit Macs and PCs, and come in a variety of eye-catching colors and patterns. They are available from 9″ to 17″ PLUS. Prices start at just $20 and the designs are bold and beautiful!

This year I have found myself traveling via “the air” for the first time and I have realized just what a hassle airport security can be. Even though there are “general rules” every checkpoint is different. Several airports I went through were a big deal with my laptop. In one place I had to leave it in the sleeve, another I had to take it out of the sleeve, another told me to just unzip it.

I have a 17″ laptop and if you own one then you know getting a good case for them is a real pain. I have had a few that I really liked but there was always that one thing about each one that I found I didn’t like.

I received a sleeve from Built and I REALLY like it. My laptop fits nice and snug inside the sleeve.It is created from the same material used to make a wet suit.  This means if something gets spilled on it your not going to have to run like a maniac for a a towel because your laptop just got ruined! I have had a few different sleeves while trying to find the one I like best. With the exception of the material being a little slippery I like the sleeve.

CHECKPOINT FRIENDLY

Price: $20 to $45 depending on sleeve size
Website: BuiltNY.com
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BUILT Laptop Sleeves offer protection without bulk, and fit into backpacks, totes, or luggage. They’re easy to travel with, and the checkpoint friendly design lets you go through airport security with the laptop inside the sleeve. BUILT neoprene sleeves are designed to fit Macs and PCs, and come in a variety of eye-catching colors and patterns. Choosing just one—well, that’s up to you.

• AVAILABLE IN SIX SIZES: 9-10″, 12-13″, 14-15″, 16″, 17″ & 17″ PLUS
• STRETCHES TO CUSTOM-FIT A RANGE OF LAPTOPS
• MADE FROM NEOPRENE (THE WETSUIT MATERIAL)
• PROPRIETARY HOURGLASS DESIGN SECURES YOUR LAPTOP IN PLACE
• SHARK GILL GRIPS™ (EXCLUDING FRENCH BULL PATTERNS)
• IDEAL FOR OFFICE, CAMPUS, TRAVEL, ETC.
• STAIN RESISTANT, MACHINE WASH COLD, DRIP DRY

CHECKPOINT FRIENDLY

Price: $20 to $45 depending on sleeve size
Website: BuiltNY.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: Facebook.com/BuiltNY

It amazes me every time something comes out that reuses old products. I always think to myself, “What can they come up with next?” Jeep has come out with this great stroller that reuses plastic bottles. At first I couldn’t figure our how. This stroller’s canopy and seating area are made from PET recycled fiber saving approximately forty 16 oz. bottles from the landfill.

Likes: This stroller was almost all ready to go out of the box and it only weighs 15 pounds. All I had to do was pop on the wheels and we were ready! What is “cool” is it has the unique ability to keep Spencer cool in the summer.  The cool-climate roll-up exposes mesh for better air circulation and creates a headrest, so baby is kept relaxed, comfortable and cool. I love this feature because it allows for breathablilty.  This is great because all kids sweat in the summer and this will keep them dryer in my opinion. I love the cup holder for drinks on the run, cell phone pocket, comfort-grip padded handles and plenty of storage with cargo bags on each side.

The big sell for me on this was that it can hold a child up to 50 pounds. Spencer is almost 3 and 30 lbs. It was hard for me to find something that didn’t sink when he sat in it for awhile. It has a quick, compact umbrella fold that easily slips into travel bag which was nice since we travel to and from my parents. Spencer was very comfortable in this stroller. It has a generous 2-tier sunrider canopy with a windshield that adjusts easily to block the sun, a reclining seat back and a height adjustable 5-point safety harness. It works similar to moving the straps on a car seat. It also has all-terrain wheels and a reclining seat back.

Dislikes: If you look at the basket on the bottom you can see the cross bar. It is over the cargo net which makes it really difficult to get things in and out of the bottom. It was a real hassle when I went to retrieve something from the bottom.

Price: $119.99

Website: http://www.allthingsjeep.com Save 10% by entering code TURKEY09 at checkout

Just a few pics from my trip to Cali over the weekend. It was so much fun! I will be posting about the business portion soon!